BLUE ARROW TO ACQUIRE RICHARDS CONSULTANTS
  Blue Arrow PLC said it signed an
  agreement to acquire Richards Consultants Ltd for 29 mln dlrs
  in cash and securities.
      Richards is a privately-owned New York-based executive
  recruitment firm.
      As part of the agreement, Blue Arrow said the four
  principal shareholders who manage Richards will enter into
  long-term service contracts with it. The agreement is subject
  to approval of Blue Arrow shareholders.
  

